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UTSA Architecture

Granted 8-year accreditation by the NAAB  Read More

Department of Architecture

UTSA Architecture

UTSA Architecture praised by National Accrediting body (NAAB) for having “an energetic and inventive faculty” and for its strengths in Historic Preservation, Sustainability, Integrated Design, and “a strong introduction to design as it is practiced by the profession.”

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UTSA Architecture

Granted 8-year Accreditation by the NAAB  Read More

Department of Architecture

UTSA Architecture

UTSA Architecture praised by National Accrediting body (NAAB) for having “an energetic and inventive faculty” and for its strengths in Historic Preservation, Sustainability, Integrated Design, and “a strong introduction to design as it is practiced by the profession.”

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Broadway Expander

BROADWAY EXPANDER brings UTSA Architecture to Alamo Heights 

Department of Architecture

Broadway Expander

Students in Dr. Antonio Petrov’s UTSA Architecture Studio present design for rethinking the Broadway corridor in Alamo Heights via architectural thinking.

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Study Abroad at UTSA

International Studies at UTSA  Read More

Department of Architecture

Study Abroad at UTSA

Study Abroad at UTSA

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Study Abroad at UTSA

UTSA Architecture is International  Read More

Department of Architecture

Study Abroad at UTSA

Go global at UTSA. Become a global citizen architect at UTSA

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Apply by April 1st

Experience the Summer Career Academy in Architecture and Interior Design  Read More

Department of Architecture

Apply by April 1st

for preferential admission to the attend Summer Career Academy in Architecture and Interior Design.

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Vincent Ramirez honored by the TSA

"It's a testament to the great architectural education I received ..."  Read More

Department of Architecture

Vincent Ramirez honored by the TSA

The Texas Society of Architects (TSA) recently honored a project concept by the architecture alum as a shining example of innovation and excellence in design.

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Travis Park and McNay Art Museum host F2

Digital Fabrication at UTSA  Read More

Department of Architecture

Travis Park and McNay Art Museum host F2

Kevin McClellan, Andrew Kudless and UTSA Architecture students build F2

Andrew Kudless

Digital Fabrication at UTSA  Read More

Department of Architecture

Andrew Kudless

Dean’s Distinguished
Visiting Critic 2014

Digital Fabrication

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Javier Sanchez

Javier Sanchez @ UTSA 

Department of Architecture

Javier Sanchez

Dean’s Distinguished
Visiting Critic for 2013


Arquitecto

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Raymond Russell Park

Design-Build at UTSA  Read More

Department of Architecture

Raymond Russell Park

Raymond Russell Park
Design Build Project

Diane Hays (faculty)

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Course List

Below is a list of courses offered in the Department of Architecture. It is organized first, by semester, and second, by topic area. This list is to give you a sense of the kinds of courses we offer as well as some guidance as to which semesters we will likely offer them. Please note that we may not offer all courses in the semester specified.
FALL COURSES
Undergraduate Architecture (Fall)
ARC 1113 – Introduction to the Built Environment
ARC 1213 – Design I
ARC 1313 – Design Visualization
ARC 1513 – Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 2133 – Principles of Architectural Structures
ARC 2156 – Drawing and Modeling Studio
ARC 2166 – Digital Studio
ARC 2513 – Digital Design Media
ARC 3113 – Advanced Design Visualization
ARC 3433 – Topics in Architecture and Thought
ARC 3613 – History of Modern Architecture
ARC 4156 – Building Design Studio
ARC 4183 – Environmental Systems
ARC 4233 – Computer Projects in Design
+ Study Abroad Barcelona
+ Study Abroad Urbino

Undergraduate Interior Design (Fall)
IDE 2143 – Interior Materials and Assemblies I
IDE 3153 – Interior Materials and Assemblies II
IDE 3226 – Interior Design Studio I
IDE 4133 – Interior Design Topics
IDE 4233 – Interior Computer Projects in Design
IDE 4266 – Interior Design Systems Studio
IDE 4513 – Practice and Ethics

Graduate Architecture (Fall)
ARC 5163 – Current Issues and Topics in Contemporary Architecture
ARC 5203 – History & Theory of Preservation
ARC 5403 – Historic Preservation Seminar
ARC 5423 – Legal and Economic Aspects of Preservation
ARC 5513 – Advanced Building Technology & Structures
ARC 5713 – Environmental Architecture and Sustainability
ARC 6003 – Morphology of the Architecture and Landscape of South Texas and Borderlands
ARC 6126 – Advanced Design Studio I
ARC 6146 – Advanced Technical Studio
ARC 6413 – Preservation Technology
ARC 6423 – Architectural Conservation Theory
ARC 6433 – Research Methods in Architecture
ARC 6943 – Professional Internship
ARC 6973,6 – Special Topics


SPRING COURSES

Undergraduate Architecture (Spring)
ARC 1151 – Introduction to Architecture and Design
ARC 1223 – Design II
ARC 2156 – Drawing and Modeling Studio
ARC 2166 – Digital Studio
ARC 2233 – Principles of Environmental Systems
ARC 2413 – History of Architecture: Prehistory to Medieval
ARC 2423 – History of Architecture: Renaissance to the 19th Century
ARC 2513 – Digital Design Media
ARC 3113 – Advanced Design Visualization
ARC 3433 – Topics in Architecture and Thought
ARC 3553 – Introduction to Architectural Theory
ARC 4156 – Building Design Studio
ARC 4283 – Architectural Structures
+ Study Abroad Urbino

Undergraduate Interior Design (Spring)
IDE 2143 – Interior Materials and Assemblies I
IDE 3013 – Color & Light
IDE 3153 – Interior Materials and Assemblies II
IDE 3223 – History of Interior Furniture II
IDE 3246 – Interior Design Studio II
IDE 4203 – Interior Design Details and Construction Graphics
IDE 4233 – Interior Computer Graphics in Design
IDE 4276 – Interior Design Topics Studio

Graduate Architecture (Spring)
ARC 5133 – Professional Architectural Practice and Ethics
ARC 5163 – Current Issues and Topics in Contemporary Architecture
ARC 5403 – Historic Preservation Seminar
ARC 5533 – Contemporary Materials in Architecture and Design
ARC 5643 – Modern Architecture of Mexico
ARC 5653 – Pre-Columbian and Colonial Architecture of Mexico
ARC 5723 – Applications in Sustainable Design
ARC 6136 – Advanced Topics Studio
ARC 6423 – Architectural Conservation Theory
ARC 6931 – Master’s Project Preparation
ARC 6943 – Professional Internship
ARC 6996 – Master’s Project
ARC 6973,6 – Special Topics

SUMMER COURSES

Undergraduate Architecture (Summer)
ARC 2133 – Principles of Architectural Structures
ARC 2233 – Principles of Environmental Systems
ARC 2413 – History of Architecture: Prehistory to Medieval
ARC 2423 – History of Architecture: Renaissance to the 19th Century
ARC 4183 – Environmental Systems
ARC 4283 – Architectural Structures
ARC 4233 – Computer Projects in Design
ARC 4956 – Special Studies: Architecture Studio (vertical)

Undergraduate Interior Design (Summer)
IDE 4203 – Interior Design Details and Construction Graphics
IDE 4233 – Computer Projects in Design

Graduate Architecture (Summer)
ARC 5183 – Fundamentals of Architectural Design: Principles & Representation
ARC 5196 – Fundamentals of Architectural Design: Studio
ARC 5233 – Architectural Surveys and Measured Drawings
ARC 6973 – Special Topics: Computer Projects in Design
ARC 6976 – Special Problems: Galveston

DESIGN COURSES

Architecture Design Courses
ARC 2156 – Drawing and Modeling Studio
ARC 2166 – Digital Studio
ARC 4156 – Building Design Studio
ARC 4816 – International Studies Studio

ARC 5196 – Introductory Graduate Studio I
ARC 5126 – Introductory Graduate Studio II
ARC 5236 – Introductory Graduate Studio III
ARC 6126 – Advanced Design Studio I
ARC 6136 – Advanced Topics Studio
ARC 6146 – Advanced Technical Studio
ARC 6996 – Master’s Project

Interior Design Studio Courses
IDE 2116 – Design III
IDE 2126 – Design IV
IDE 3226 – Interior Studio I
IDE 3246 – Interior Studio II
IDE 4266 – Interior Design Systems Studio
IDE 4276 – Interior Design Topics Studio

THEORY COURSES

Architecture Theory Courses
ARC 1113 – Introduction to the Built Environment
ARC 1151 – Introduction to Architecture and Design
ARC 1513 – Great Buildings and Cities of the World
ARC 3553 – Introduction to Architectural Theory
ARC 4823 – International Studies Theory Seminar
Interior Design Theory Courses
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HISTORY COURSES

Architecture History Courses
ARC 2413 – History of Architecture: Prehistory to Medieval
ARC 2423 – History of Architecture: Renaissance to the 19th Century
ARC 3613 – History of Modern Architecture

Interior Design Theory Courses
Coming Soon